Homework Research: What Studies Show About When It Helps and When It Hurts
Homework is one of the most debated topics in education. Research on its effects across grade levels, subjects, and student populations reveals a comp...
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The Achievement Gap: Understanding Its Roots and What Narrows It
Gaps in educational achievement between demographic groups reflect unequal conditions, not unequal potential. Understanding those conditions is the pr...
Universal Pre-K: What the Research Says About Early Learning Programs
Universal pre-kindergarten programs have expanded across the United States with strong public support. But what does the research actually show about ...
Arts Education: Why It Matters and What Evidence Shows
Arts education has declined as tested subjects have taken priority. Research on arts learning has grown substantially and the evidence is more positiv...
Homework: What Research Says About Its Purpose and Its Limits
Homework is nearly universal in American schools despite mixed evidence about its academic benefits. Understanding what research shows can guide more ...
Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: EvidenceBased Practice for Educators
Applied behavior analysis offers educators a rigorous framework for understanding why students behave as they do, and how to create conditions where a...
School Climate and Student Wellbeing: What Research Shows About the Learning Environment
School climate encompasses the quality and character of school life. Research shows it is among the strongest predictors of student outcomes, both aca...
Gifted Education: Access, Equity, and What Identification Gets Wrong
Gifted education programs serve important purposes, but their identification systems systematically underidentify students from low-income families an...
Restorative Justice in Schools: Research on Alternatives to Suspension
Traditional school discipline relies heavily on exclusionary practices that research finds counterproductive. Restorative justice approaches are expan...
After-School Programs: What Research Shows About Academic and Developmental Benefits
After-school programs serve millions of children across the United States. Research on their effects on academic outcomes, safety, and social developm...